recollection
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/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory
- The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance“Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore.”
- That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.
- The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.“From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection.”
noun
- Process of collecting again.
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Synonyms
memoryremembrancereminiscenceanamnesisrecallrememberrememberingremindermemorialmementosouvenirkeepsakemindknowledgecommemorationtokenversion